Dr. Richard Ferro, MD
Wilmington, NC
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferro, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC?
Where did Dr. Ferro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Hosp Of Burlington Co, Family Medicine; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Family Medicine
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Ferro board certified as a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ferro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferro speak?
Dr. Ferro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferro typically treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferro diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ferro. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Sprain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled neck muscle
- Cervical strain
- Neck soft tissue strain
- Cervical Ligament Sprain
- Whiplash
- Strained Neck Ligaments
ICD-10 Codes:
- S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
- S134XXA: Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferro typically perform?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Ferro may include:
- Certified Medical Examination for Athlete
- Exercise Counseling
- Platelet Rich Plasma Procedure
- Pre-Sports Evaluation
- Pre-Sports Physical
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Concussion
- Sports Injury Prevention
Please contact Dr. Ferro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ferro accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 615-1220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferro accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Ferro in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ferro's office located?
Dr. Richard Ferro's Primary Practice
6832 Market St # A
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 615-1220
What hospitals are Dr. Ferro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ferro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ferro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962536516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferro